42 Home Remedies for Dry Skin

H2O

Most of the time you lack water. Half of your body weight is what you need
in a day in oz.

March 07 2010

Bo from Hickory NC

2820

Dry Skin Regimen

I've lived with eczema most of my life. It was so horrible I had strong
medicines to clear up my worst outbreaks that would crack and bleed.

1. First thing you should try is to change your showering habits. Your
water should not be hot but at least body temperature. The cooler the
better. If you tend to get cold try getting a space heater and super
heating your bathroom before showering that way it will be a relief to have
a cool shower.

2. Second, Your soap should not be abrasive. Most people like to get
exfoliant body washes and if you have dry skin that's not a great idea. Try
Aveno body wash or if your skin is really dry use Cetaphil body cleanser.
Note: Cetaphil is a gentle cleanser that does not sud. It's like watered
down lotion, but works great. If you have the money to blow then have a
milk and honey bath with oatmeal-not the instant kind. IF you want to
exfoliate the skin do what's called Dry Brushing. It's when you take a body
brush(ex. back brush) made with natural fibers and BEFORE you get in the
shower you brush the skin. It can make your skin tender the first few
times. Be careful not to brush too hard or you can scratch yourself
up.

3. When you are finished with your shower DO NOT DRY OFF-use Olive Oil all
over your body. By the time you cover yourself in oil the left over water
will have dried. Do this before you get out of your shower/tub. The steam
will keep your pores open while you apply. Once your body feels the cooler
air your pores will automatically begin to close. Thus keeping anything you
apply on the top of the skin instead of being absorbed immediately.

I hope this works for you. All I can say is that ever since I've been doing
this. I have not had to go back to the doctor for anymore meds for my
skin!!

February 16 2010

Anonymous from Killeen, TX

5711

Hot Mittens Treatment for Dry Hands

Apply hand lotion liberally to dry hands. Wrap each hand in Saran Wrap,
then wrap a heating pad (low to medium setting) around your hands. Allow
your hands to soak up the moisture and the heat for 10 - 20 minutes. Repeat
the process if hands are not soft and smooth. If your heating pad is the
standard size, you will have to wrap it around one hand at a time. ENJOY!

February 16 2010

Leigh Anne from Baltimore, MD USA

69

Unsalted Butter

I've tried rubbing many things into my dry hands from Crisco to Vaseline to
veggie oil, but none have offered as much relief as butter. Applying it is
as easy as buttering toast.

I also recommend running a humidifier (esp. at night). This will give your
dry skin a chance to actually heal.

January 31 2010

Zach from USA

86

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Shea Butter

Pure shea butter works like a charm. Your skin won't be oily or greasy.

January 22 2010

Gena from Chicago

151

Dry Skin

Soak Almonds in a small amount of water for 60 min, add honey and milk
creme. Make a paste and apply. Leave on affected area for at least 20
minutes! It works!! Use Almond oil after shower or bath, it instantly
relieves dry skin and is not as thick as olive oil, but olive oil can be
used as well!

January 20 2010

Lisa from Atlanta Georgia

183

Olive Oil Miracle

While in a warm/hot shower, massage olive oil into your skin. The Romans
used the same trick, and if it ain't broken, don't try to fix it!

This also works for split ends in your hair. Just be sure to ONLY use on
the split ends or your hair will be horribly oily.

When out of the shower, gently dry your skin with your towel.

December 23 2009

Anonymous from Hickory, NC

326

Natural Oil for Dry Skin

Beginning of winter worried about flaky dry skin? Moisturizers not working
then try this once a week
-Apply natural coconut oil or aloe oil before bath
-Take a short warm water bath
-Dab your skin dry
-Apply moisturizers and wear full cloths so skin will retain and suck in
the moisturizers and maintain the mild perfume on ur skin to linger your
loved ones...

November 28 2009

Ancient therapist from Fl,USA

164

Cascadia Soap's hand and body salve

This stuff is the only thing that works for my dry cracked heels. I use a
pumice stone in the shower and while my skin is still wet, I apply a small
amount of the shea butter salve. Within a week my heels look amazing.

September 23 2009

Nellie Vlaar from Vancouver British Columbia

82

Best OTC Skin Cream for Dry, Cracked Skin

Popular in the mountain desert community where I live, Aquaphilic with
Carbamide 10% is an economical and effective way to treat dry skin.

It is especially effective in healing cracks around fingernails and the
bottom of the feet. I have used this particular formula for 12 years.

Aquaphilic with Carbamide 10% is an over-the-counter product sold mostly at
pharmacy counters. If your local pharmacy doesn't carry it, ask to special
order it. Be sure to specify the Carbamide 10%.

For a 16-ounce jar, expect to pay around $13. It lasts a long time.

August 20 2009

Writer4life from Utah

164

Neutrogena Body Emulsion Lotion

Neutrogena Body Emulsion is the only lotion I have ever used that works for
me and I have tried them all. Tea Tree oil soap also helps and its the only
soap I'll use and my skin is extremely dry especially in the winter, it
cracks but not anymore.

May 25 2009

Leslee from Michigan

52

Eucerion PLUS Intensive Repair Hand Creme

Go out and buy PLUS Intensive Repair Hand Creme from Eucerin, who
specializes in dry skin. It says on the bottle "alpha hydroxy and extra
enriched moisturizers heal and soften without a greasy feeling." It does
actually work. My knuckles used to be so dry and cracked (and sometimes
bleeding), but now they're so smooth. Cannot believe how smooth they are,
actually.